hypoventilation
[/ˌhaɪpoʊˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: hypoventilations / hipoventilações
hipoventilação
1. A condition in which the rate and depth of breathing are insufficient to maintain normal levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
The patient experienced hypoventilation during anesthesia, requiring immediate intervention from the anesthesiologist.
O paciente experimentou hipoventilação durante a anestesia, exigindo intervenção imediata do anestesista.
2. Inadequate ventilation of the lungs resulting in reduced gas exchange
Hypoventilation can lead to hypercapnia and respiratory acidosis if left untreated.
A hipoventilação pode levar a hipercapnia e acidose respiratória se não for tratada.
Hypoventilation is a critical medical term used predominantly in clinical, hospital, and anesthesiological contexts in both the United States and Brazil. It is particularly important in operating rooms, intensive care units, and emergency medicine. The term is standardized across both English and Portuguese-speaking medical communities, making it essential terminology for healthcare professionals.
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